RB-612CS Classic Series : Harley Benton RB-612CS Classic series 12 string Guitar

I already have a 12 string electro-acoustic and wanted a semi solid 12 string for different types of gigs. I ordered this and although not expecting too much it did get fairly consistent reviews from others. How wrong I was. It looks brilliant.

Firstly it arrived extremely quickly, well packed and when I examined it was perfect - no sharp edges no shoddy workmanship no paint runs etc just perfect. I then tuned it up played a little tuned again. The action was set superbly, nice and low with no fret buzz at all. Tones all fine everything worked as it should.

If this did not have the name ''Harley Benton on the top it could easily be mistaken for a guitar of much much better quality. Next day was still in tune perfectly. I have played it a lot since it arrived.

Through an amp there are a good range of tones and you can get a nice '12 string' acousticish sound as well. I have tried through a range of amps, Fishman loudbox,, Fender twin, HH single 12 50watt and all sound excellent. I will probably use the standard guitar amps for this.

It is loud enough to practice 'acoustic' being semi solid and I find it easier to play than my true 12 string acoustic.

It is slightly neck heavy as opposed to a true solid guitar but not enough to break your arm.

In Short if you are thinking of a 12 string semi-solid or acoustic and you may want to amplify it seriously give this a try I don't think you will be disappointed.